Buhari Directs NSCDC To Crackdown Oil Thieves

Buhari has directed security agencies to speedily bring to a halt, the activities of vandals in Niger Delta   EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to stop crude oil thefts and vandalism in the Niger/Delta region and bring all perpetrators of such crimes to … Read more

BREAKING: Security Agencies Recovers 33 Cattle From Rustlers (PHOTO)

Two suspected cattle rustlers have been arrested in Yobe EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Yobe State government has said a total of thirty-three cattle recovered from suspected rustlers have been handed over to the rightful owner. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To Caution … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security Agencies On Vigilance Level

Sanwo-olu has allayed fears of the residents over the information of possible attack of the state, saying that there is no reason to panic   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, received firsthand briefings on the level of alert from the commanders of all security formations in the … Read more

Luck Went Against Kidnappers As Security Agency Nab 17 Suspects In Oyo

17 suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Oyo EKO HOT BLOG reports that seventeen suspected kidnappers that have been terrorising different parts of Oyo State, especially Ogbomoso, have been arrested by the police in conjunction with other security agencies in the state.   Some of the suspects were nabbed in connection with the recent kidnapping … Read more

Police Rescue Abducted Chinese Citizen, Others In Kaduna

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Police and military teams of operation Puff Adder and Operation Thunder Strike had during a joint operation had intercepted the group of armed bandits He said that the rescued victims have been taken to a hospital for medical attention…  EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind … Read more

PDP Charges Security Agencies To Arrest Perpetrators Of Owo Church Attack

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Ologunagba said that the PDP was alarmed by reports of how the attackers invaded the church, opened fire on worshippers, freely used explosives The party said it is disheartening and traumatic to witness gory pictures and videos of children and the elderly murdered in cold blood  EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were … Read more

Buhari Feels Security Agencies Are Underperforming – NSA

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Monguno said Buhari alone could not completely receive the blame for the insecurity in the country as his part was to make strategic decisions…  He said the intelligence agencies had also been directed to enhance the acquisition of intelligence EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: PDP Chairman, Women Leader Killed As Gunmen Attack Convoy Of Top Lawmaker … Read more

Uzodinma Backtracks, Fails To Name Sponsors Of Imo Insecurity

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According to Uzodinma, many of the persons carrying out attacks in the state have been arrested EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has made a U-turn and failed to name the sponsors of attacks in the state contrary to a pledge he made. Speaking during the Imo stakeholders meeting at the … Read more

Insecurity: Police Rescue 97, Pregnant Women In 2 Zamfara LGA (Photos)

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Police Rescue 97, Pregnant Women In 2 Zamfara LGA EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies in the ongoing operations across the state said it has Rescued 97 victims that including pregnant Women. Speaking at a press conference in Gusau the state capital, the Commissioner of … Read more

Okorocha’s Son-In-Law, Uche Nwosu Regains Freedom

NFF Appoints New Coach

Senator Okorocha’s Son-In-Law Uche Nwosu Regains Freedom Senator Rochas Okorocha’s son-in-law, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, who was arrested by security agencies in a church service at St Peter’s Anglican Church Umunwokwe Village Eziama-Obaire Nkwerre LGA of Imo State, has been released unconditionally. Read Also: Heavy Gunshots As Gunmen Kill Reverend Father While Returning From Church… The 2019 … Read more

[JUST IN] Abducted UNIABUJA Victims Rescued, Suspects Apprehended

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…some suspects linked to the crime have been arrested by security operatives.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that two Professors and other members of staff of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) who were abducted recently have been rescued. Recall that unidentified gunmen suspected to be kidnappers had invaded the staff quarters of the university on Monday … Read more

FG, Security Agencies Silent On Arrest Of Sunday Igboho

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Sunday Igboho was arrested at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night while attempting to flee to Germany. The Federal Government (FG) and the security agencies in the country have remained silent on the arrest and detention of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, who was arrested on Monday night … Read more

FG Puts Igboho On Stoplist, Orders Security Agencies To Prevent Him From Fleeing Nigeria

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In security, a person whose name is on the stop-list will have all constitutional rights and privileges he/she is entitled to withdrawn The Federal Government has said Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, is now placed on a stop-list and directed security agencies to apprehend him anywhere he is found. According … Read more

JUST IN: Presidency Speaks On Kanu’s Rearrest, Attack On Igboho’s Residence

Presidency, PDP Used Social Media To Spread Fake News, Divide Nigeria

The Presidency has spoken about the rearrest of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and the raid on the residence of Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Igboho, by security operatives. “Mr. President’s directives to Security Services regarding anyone seen to be carrying arms, particularly AK-47 are clear and require no further illumination.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more

[BREAKING] Sunday Igboho: Southern Governors React, Give Fresh Directive To Security Agencies

[BREAKING] Sunday Igboho: Southern Governors React, Give Fresh Directive To DSS

“Resolved that if for any reason security institutions need to undertake an operation in any state, the Chief Security Officer of the State must be duly informed.” Southern Governors have on Monday agreed that security agencies must notify the state governor, who is the chief security officer of the state before they carry out any … Read more

Respect Citizens’ Right To Peaceful Protest – US, UK, Others Tell FG

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There were reports of widespread attacks on peaceful protesters by security forces at different Nigerian cities during Saturday’s demonstrations The Canadian, United Kingdom and United States missions to Nigeria have separately called on law enforcement agencies to respect citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and peaceful demonstrations. Nigerians trooped to the streets for the widely … Read more

Mobile Police Training School, Not Personal Asset Of IGP

Mobile Police Training School in Nasarawa State was a national security legacy project. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed his in Abuja. Police say the Mobile Police Training School in Nasarawa State was a national security legacy project and not a personal asset of the Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr … Read more

Nigerian Forces Reiterate Commitment To Fight Criminality In The Country

The Nigerian armed forces has reiterated commitment to work in synergy with other security agencies to stamp out all forms of criminality across the country. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche made this known in Abuja while addressing newsmen on Operations of the armed forces of Nigeria and other security agencies across … Read more

Electoral Violence: INEC Blames Security Agencies For Their Failure To Act Decisively

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), has blamed security agencies for their failure to act decisively when there is electoral violence in the country. Many people lost their lives and hundreds of properties destroyed by thugs during the presidential/National Assembly governorship/House of Assembly polls on February 23 and March 9, 2019 respectively. At least a dozen … Read more

Security Beefed Up Around Court Of Appeal, Abuja

Security was beefed up on Wednesday within the vicinity of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, as the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal delivers judgment in the petition filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar challenging president Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the Feb. 23 general election. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that … Read more